Atty. John D. Donovan, Jr
John D. Donovan, Jr is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate and supreme court, complex business litigation and 6 other areas of law.
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John D. Donovan, Jr is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Ropes & Gray LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, securities, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1981) and New York U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Second, Fifth, Seventh, Eighth and Eleventh Circuits U.S. Sup (2003). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1981) and Harvard College (A.B., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John D. Donovan, Jr is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate and supreme court, complex business litigation and 6 other areas of law
- John received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years
- John practices at Ropes & Gray LLP in Boston, MA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John D. Donovan, Jr is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
John D. Donovan, Jr is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John D. Donovan, Jr is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
John D. Donovan, Jr is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Massachusetts →
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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